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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,988.68, 25,467.66 and 6,042.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,988.68, 25,467.66 and 6,042.12 is: 9,057.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,988.68 : 25,467.66 = 6,042.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,988.68/25,467.66 = 6,042.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,988.68x = 25,467.66 × 6,042.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,988.68x = 153,878,657.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,878,657.84/16,988.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,057.72

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